Jesus Christ: Fundamentals of Christology

by Roch A. Kereszty

This revised and expanded third edition of Father Kereszty's widely used Christology text is equipped with recommended readings, study questions and updated bibliography. It presents a penetrating and integral approach to the mystery of Christ, with broad appeal to Roman Catholics, Protestants and Orthodox Christians alike.

Genres: Theology, Religion, Catholic, Nonfiction, Christianity

602 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 1, 1991

Reviews

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

well written and thought out. I'll have to reread this one when I have more time outside of class

[Andres · Rating 5 out of 5]

A comprehensive introduction to christology from a Catholic perspective, including its history from the early Church to modern theology.

[Drake McCrary · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is exactly what it appears to be a brief but detailed account of Christian thought over the last two millennia put into its historical context.

[Howard · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a textbook for Christology. Given that, it was very well written, and found it very accessible. That's not typical for a textbook, in my opinion.

[Stephen Fahrig · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent resource for the study of Christology, the branch of theology that deals with the person, mission and saving work of Jesus Christ. Kereszty provides a systematic survey of the development of Catholic Christological teaching, from the New Testament to the current day. As a bonus for sci-fi fans such as myself, he even includes a speculative chapter on the possible relationship between Christ, the universal savior, and the existence of life on other planets. As Mr. Spock would say, "Fascinating..."

[Amicizia · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent resource for the study of Christology, the branch of theology that deals with the person, mission and saving work of Jesus Christ. Kereszty provides a systematic survey of the development of Catholic Christological teaching, from the New Testament to the current day. As a bonus for sci-fi fans such as myself, he even includes a speculative chapter on the possible relationship between Christ, the universal savior, and the existence of life on other planets. As Mr. Spock would say, "Fascinating..."

[Mauberley · Rating 5 out of 5]

As an introduction to Christology, I can't imagine finding a better book. Kereszty is a model scholar and, on the evidence of this book, a wonderful teacher. Although a Roman Catholic theologian, he engages and celebrates the work of prominent Protestant thinkers. Recommended both to those who wish to understand dogma as well as to those for whom dogma in itself is insufficient. Please consider for a moment what an extraordinary breadth of audience that represents.

[Paul · Rating 5 out of 5]

A thoroughly deep text on all aspects of Christology. Who is Jesus and why is is full humanity and full divinity so important to our understanding of ourselves and God's love for us manifested in our redemption. It takes focus and thinking, time and prayer to read and meditate on the truths in this book. Loved it.

[Janet · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very good introduction to Christology.

[Linda Couri]

I used this text in my Christology class this semester. He does an amazing job with such a vast topic. I really appreciated its clarity and thoroughness.

[Erica Christy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was nicely organized and did well in its attempt to explain such a complex subject.

[Mark Suriano]

Meh. I had to read it for my degree but he is far too apologetic in his approach for my taste and tends to dismiss anything that does not fit his rather narrow range of understanding.